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Economy Gains 528,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Down to 3.5%

Economy Gains 528,000 Jobs in July; Unemployment Down to 3.5% The U.S. economy gained 528,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.5%, according to figures released Friday morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continuing strong job creation numbers are a clear sign that the worker-friendly policies implemented by President Biden […]

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: University of Michigan’s Library and Museum Workers Organize Union With AFT

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: University of Michigan’s Library and Museum Workers Organize Union With AFT Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today […]

Pass the Inflation Reduction Act: What Working People Are Doing This Week

Pass the Inflation Reduction Act: What Working People Are Doing This Week Welcome to our regular feature, a look at what the various AFL-CIO unions and other working family organizations are doing across the country and beyond. The labor movement is big and active—here's a look at the broad range of activities we're engaged in this week. Actors […]

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: UAW Member Shares Passion for Her Union and Her Work

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: UAW Member Shares Passion for Her Union and Her Work Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. “I am the las […]

One Job Should Be Enough: In the States Roundup

One Job Should Be Enough: In the States Roundup It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on Twitter. Alabama AFL-CIO: #onedaylonger https://t.co/fp1Vb2b61x— Alabama AFL-CIO (@AlabamaAFLCIO) July 20, 2022 Alaska AFL-CIO: Support our brothers […]

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: HFIU Instructors Prepare to Train Next Generation of Insulators

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: HFIU Instructors Prepare to Train Next Generation of Insulators Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. On […]

8 Ways the Inflation Reduction Act Helps Working People

8 Ways the Inflation Reduction Act Helps Working People On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) announced an agreement with Sen. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) to bring a slimmed-down version of the bill previously known as the Build Back Better Act to the Senate floor before the start of the August recess AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler applauded the ag […]

Vote for Candidates Who Support Workers’ Rights: The Working People Weekly List

Vote for Candidates Who Support Workers’ Rights: The Working People Weekly List Every week, we bring you a roundup of the top news and commentary about issues and events important to working families. Here’s the latest edition of the Working People Weekly List. IATSE President Matthew Loeb Urges Members to Vote for Candidates Who Support Workers’ Rights an […]

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: UVC Slams Senators for Blocking Veterans’ Health Care Legislation

Service + Solidarity Spotlight: UVC Slams Senators for Blocking Veterans’ Health Care Legislation Working people across the United States have stepped up to help out our friends, neighbors and communities during these trying times. In our regular Service + Solidarity Spotlight series, we'll showcase one of these stories every day. Here’s today’s story. […]

ILCA Labor Media Awards Nominations Open

ILCA Labor Media Awards Nominations Open Every year, the International Labor Communications Association (ILCA) awards excellence created by its members in the areas of publications, websites, film, video and other media. ILCA's Labor Media Awards make up the largest competition exclusively for labor journalists. Nominations are open through Sept. 2 for […]